WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REJOICE IN THE LORD
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REJOICE IN THE LORD 12-31-2020 I. IT MEANS TO DELIGHT IN THE LORD, Psalm 37: 4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Psalms 37:4) A. To delight means to take pleasure. Oftentimes, we choose to do what brings us pleasure or enjoyment. a) Satisfying the desires of the flesh, Romans 8: 5. b) Spiritually dead people live in pleasure. 1 Tim.5:6 B. Sinful pleasures bring bad consequences. a) Its pleasure is for a season, Heb 11: 25 b) The end is death, Prov 16: 25 C. There is pleasure in doing God's will. a) Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Psa. 126: 5-6 b) Your joy may be full, John 15: 11. D. You can take pleasure in God. ...